Ditch Decade Diets Podcast

In this conversation, Lorna Costa shares insights from her coaching sessions in the Ditch Decade Diets Academy, highlighting the transformative experiences of her clients as they conquer binge eating. She emphasizes the importance of rewiring the brain, personalized support, and the unique approach of the Academy that fosters accountability and empowerment. The discussion showcases how clients not...

In this conversation, Lorna Costa shares her transformative journey of conquering binge eating, emphasizing the importance of making peace with food, understanding cravings, and building true confidence. She discusses how allowing herself to enjoy all foods without fear led to a healthier relationship with food and a more empowered lifestyle. Lorna also highlights the significance of self-acceptan...

In this episode of the Ditch Decade Diets podcast, Lorna Costa discusses the importance of consistency in healthy eating habits. She addresses a listener's question about resisting the urge to purchase fast food during social situations. Lorna emphasizes the need for self-reflection regarding food cravings, the significance of meal preparation, and the importance of having satisfying meals to...

In this conversation, Lorna Costa shares her journey towards embracing joy and intentionality in life. She discusses setting a goal for September to maximize fun and happiness, emphasizing the importance of saying yes to experiences that bring joy. Through personal anecdotes, she illustrates how simple actions can lead to greater fulfillment and encourages listeners to be more intentional in their...

Lorna discusses the detrimental cycle of food restriction and binge eating, emphasizing the importance of consistency with your food. She argues that attempts to change food habits often lead to feelings of deprivation and subsequent bingeing. Instead, she advocates for a regular eating pattern and the need to stop giving into urges, highlighting that conquering binge eating requires time, support...

In this episode, Lorna Costa discusses the importance of community in overcoming binge eating. She shares personal experiences from a Tough Mudder event, emphasizing how surrounding oneself with other badasses can lead to personal growth and resilience. The conversation highlights the transformative power of being part of a positive community, where members uplift each other and celebrate their su...

Here are the different ways that my most successful clients show up consistently for themselves in their journey to conquer binge eating. The main themes include attending trainings and coaching calls, celebrating wins, working with the coach long-term, implementing a morning routine, using brain-based tools consistently, maintaining a positive mindset, and releasing timelines. The conversation em...

Following a specific food plan can actually lead to binging because it creates a sense of restriction. Meal plans, even flexible ones, still impose restrictions and can trigger an all-or-nothing mentality. Releasing food rules and letting go of the need for control is key to conquering binge eating. Rewiring the brain, getting rid of urges, and tuning into hunger and fullness cues are more effecti...

The question submitted is about how to separate personal life issues from eating habits and focus on healing the relationship with food. The main takeaway is that the urge to binge is the number one reason for binge eating, not external factors. It is possible to conquer binge eating even during challenging times. The key is to find fulfillment and pleasure in other aspects of life, such as relati...

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The conversation is about overcoming binge eating and regaining control over food urges. Lorna emphasizes the need to stop giving in to the urges and to differentiate between the binge voice and the true self. Willpower alone is not enough to overcome binge eating. Tough love is necessary to break free from self-sabotaging behaviors. Lorna introduces the Tough Love Binge Free Bootcamp as a solutio...

The conversation is about reflecting on how far you've come in your journey to conquer binge eating. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and celebrating the progress you've made, even if you still have areas to improve. The host shares personal experiences and encourages listeners to take a moment to appreciate the positive changes they've made in their relationship with f...

In this episode, Lorna discusses the importance of consistency in overcoming binge eating, even when you're not seeing immediate results. She emphasizes the need to stay committed and utilize the tools even when things are challenging. Lorna shares her own journey and highlights the reward and fulfillment that comes from pushing through difficult times. She encourages listeners to see the cha...

The conversation discusses three key steps to stop binge eating: honoring cravings, not judging oneself, and being realistic with portions. Honoring cravings means listening to what the body truly wants and satisfying those cravings without going overboard. Not judging oneself involves releasing the guilt and shame associated with wanting more food and trusting oneself to make the right choices. B...

Consistency in conquering binge eating does not mean never having any binges. It means being consistent in how you respond after a binge, how you speak to yourself, and how you eat the next day. Consistency is about utilizing brain-based tools, honoring cravings, and showing up for yourself even when you're still struggling. It's also about having a morning routine and prioritizing yours...

For the entire month of September, podcast episodes will be released specifically focused around the topic of CONSISTENCY! How to be consistent with your food, habits, routines, not giving into your urges & trusting the process of conquering binge eating. There will be a WEEKLY GIVEAWAY!!! TO ENTER: Rate & review the podcast, take a screenshot and send a msg over to Lorna. You will then be...

The conversation discusses the relationship between binge eating and healthy eating. It emphasizes that binge eating can occur even when someone enjoys eating healthy and avoids processed foods. Lorna hares personal experiences of binging on healthier alternatives like dates and nut butter. The conversation highlights the importance of not boxing oneself into a rigid definition of healthy eating a...

The conversation discusses the difference between will-powering through urges to binge and no longer having the desire to binge. It emphasizes that distracting oneself or trying harder is not a sustainable solution to overcome binge eating. Lorna shares that getting rid of urges requires rewiring the brain and using brain-based tools. The conversation highlights the importance of sustainable strat...

In this conversation, Lorna Costa discusses the importance of not changing one's food choices based on what others are eating. She shares her own experience of not getting triggered when her husband made changes to his diet for health reasons. Lorna emphasizes the need to have a healthy relationship with food and to trust oneself when it comes to making food choices. She highlights the import...

The conversation discusses the ineffectiveness of distracting oneself to stop late-night binging and offers a solution to address the root cause of the problem. It emphasizes the importance of understanding why one engages in late-night binging and provides strategies to cope with emotions without turning to food. The conversation also highlights the need to trust oneself around food and rewire th...

To reduce binge eating, it's important to fully embrace the 'grandma life' by adding more pleasure and joy to your routine. Many people get caught in a cycle of work and self-soothing with food in the evenings, leading to isolation and more binges. By stepping into a more social and fulfilling life, you can reduce impulsive food thoughts and find happiness outside of eating. Living...

Lorna shares her experience of consistently attending a Friday morning yoga class for the past two years. She attributes his consistency to having high standards for herself and not making excuses. She also credits ending her nighttime binging as a key factor in her ability to show up and feel energized. Lorna emphasizes that ending nighttime eating allows for the freedom to say yes to activities...

The conversation discusses the challenges of nighttime binging and emotional eating. Lorna shares personal experiences and explains the reasons behind these behaviors, such as restriction during the day and dismissing cravings. She emphasizes the importance of honoring cravings, building a better relationship with rest, and processing emotions. Lorna also highlights the benefits of stopping nightt...

This conversation is about staying true to yourself and your journey of healing your relationship with food, even when it feels like you're the odd one out. It emphasizes the importance of focusing on self-love, happiness, and fulfillment rather than chasing external validation or conforming to societal norms. Lorna shares personal experiences and encourages listeners to lead by example and s...

Binge eating can occur even without a traumatic childhood. It can be triggered by comments about body or weight, leading to obsessive thoughts about food. Years of dieting and deprivation can also create strong urges to binge. Rewiring the brain is essential to conquer binge eating, which involves letting go of food rules, working through body image issues, and processing emotions. Building a heal...